The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has significantly reduced administrative procedures and business conditions in a sweeping reform effort aimed at improving the business environment and supporting long-term economic growth.
Speaking at a forum on administrative procedures and business regulations in the agriculture and environment sectors on June 18, a ministry official highlighted progress made under the government’s broader institutional reform agenda, which seeks to simplify regulations, facilitate investment, and create more favorable conditions for businesses and citizens.
According to the ministry, administrative processing times have been reduced by nearly 9,000 days in total, equivalent to a 53.4% reduction. Compliance cost savings are estimated at approximately VND5.31 trillion (about $203 million), representing a 54.7% decrease for businesses and individuals.
The number of ministry-level administrative procedures has been cut from 267 to 148, accounting for just 26.7% of all procedures under the ministry’s management. In addition, 108 procedures across 16 sectors have been abolished, while 88 procedures in 10 sectors have been simplified.
The reforms also extend to business regulations. Thirteen of 40 conditional business sectors have been eliminated, while the scope of three others has been narrowed, resulting in a 36.3% reduction—exceeding the government’s minimum target of 30%.
The changes cover a wide range of areas, including crop production, plant protection, livestock farming, veterinary services, fisheries, forestry, land management, environmental protection, irrigation, climate change, and marine affairs.
Phan Anh
